MawBroon
I did write that 'everyone has their own expectations'. I was airing my view just as the majority were airing their views about their OH forgetting or buying unsuitable gifts.
If you've been married for a fair number of years and your OH has always been neglect/forgetful, one can only expect more of the same.
Personally, I wouldn't think my partner valued me less if he forgot or never recognised an occasion. Why do women miss the fuss and gifts? Men don't. Are we more aquisitive and some, more sensitive than men?
As for sympathy, for people I don't know...very little, I don't carry other's sorrow on my shoulders. I give help where and when possible but not the sort to wring my hands and say' how terrible'. What good does offering verbal sympathy do? Nothing.
Make of it what you will. You are you and I am me. Both entitled to our views.
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